Movie Musical Challenge: Intro

I don't know how much I've shared it here, but I LOVE MUSICALS. In high school, I did quite a bit of theatre, and it was absolutely my favorite experience. So, when Charlene said she was challenging herself to watch the American Film Institute's Top 25 Greatest Musicals list, I jumped at the chance to do so as well. 

I don't think I've got the greatest record when it comes to challenges for myself, but this is one I think I can do. I'll be watching throughout the year, in the list's reverse order--as Charlene is doing, because I like the sound of that (It'll end with Singin' In the Rain, which is hands down my favorite movie musical of all time. YAY!) and posting a bit about my likes and dislikes--probably one post a month, with more than one movie featured--and then wrap it up in December! 

AFI's Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time

1. Singin' In the Rain (1952)

2. West Side Story (1961)

3. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

4. The Sound of Music (1965)

5. Cabaret (1972)

6. Mary Poppins (1964)

7. A Star Is Born (1954)

8. My Fair Lady (1964)

10. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

11. The King and I (1956)

12. Chicago (2002)

13. 42nd Street (1933)

14. All That Jazz (1979)

15. Top Hat (1935)

16. Funny Girl (1968)

17. The Band Wagon (1953)

18. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

19. On the Town (1949)

20. Grease (1978)

21. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

22. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

23. Guys and Dolls (1955)

24. Show Boat (1936)

25. Moulin Rouge! (2001)

I've seen about half this list, and there are a bunch I've always wanted to see, so I'm very excited to have a reason to seek them out. I really can't wait to start with Moulin Rouge!. It's a favorite. :)

If this sounds like something you'd like to do, head on over to Charlene's post and let her know! I know I'd love to read more people's thoughts on the movies listed--the more, the merrier!